Department of Biology

The Department of Biology is one of the premier teaching and research units on campus. Building a strong foundation in Biology opens the door to a myriad of academic and career paths in the health and environmental science industries.

Recent news from the Department of Biology

A giant freshwater stingray sits on a green tarp held by a group of people. The fish is over 13 feet long including its tail.

World’s largest freshwater fish tracking provides Wonders of the Mekong researchers with more information about the mysterious species

The giant freshwater stingray faces numerous threats, data gives insight into conservation needs

Karla Hernandez and Tom Kidd in the lab wearing lab coats and smiling. Kidd is holding a rack of tubes and syringes, and Hernandez is holding a lab notebook.

University alumna and current administrator publishes Hirschsprung disease research

Director of Hispanic/Latinx Community Relations publishes research in developmental genetics

Aaron Konig kneels on a riverbank preparing scientific samples.

Society for Freshwater Science announces Aaron Koning as recipient of Career Award

Global Water Center researcher pursues conservation solutions that sustain aquatic diversity and human needs

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Patricia Berninsone works with female student in a lab.

In memory of Patricia Berninsone

Associate Professor Patricia Berninsone passed away in early January 2019. To read more about her life and impact on the Department of Biology as well as contribute to a scholarship in her honor, you can visit the Patricia Berninsone Memorial Scholarship site linked to below.

Patricia Berninsone Memorial Scholarship Fund